MFG Day 2024 Agenda
| 7:30 – 8:50 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast Buffet and Networking |
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | MFG DAY Welcome |
| 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions | Refueling the Talent Pipeline: Sparking Careers in Manufacturing Panel Discussion featuring Ambassadors from NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team Effectively Using the Power of AI in Manufacturing Mark Morgis, NEPIRC Continuous Improvement Specialist Medical Marijuana and the Workplace: Navigating Safety Concerns and Policies Brian Matyjevich, NEPIRC OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer; Marni Sherrill, SHRM-CP, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Volumetric Building Companies Navigating Environmental and Energy Excellence: An Overview of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 in Manufacturing Ray Kryeski, NEPIRC Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Specialist Unlocking Leadership Potential with Emotional Intelligence Coaching Leo Gilroy, NEPIRC Director of Leadership and Organizational Development |
| 10:15 – 10:50 a.m. | Break / Express Networking |
| 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Breakout Session and Panel Discussion | Building High Performance Compensation Systems: How to Get Your Team Rowing in the Same Direction, Mike Pickreign, Tech 42, Breakout Session Sponsor Cybersecurity & CMMC Panel Discussion, Moderator: Kara Smith, NEPA Alliance APEX Accelerator, Panel Discussion Sponsor; Panelists: Marc Gonzalez, Site 2; Zane Patalive, Real IT Care |
| Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Keynote Speaker | MFG DAY Luncheon Keynote: Winning the War for Talent, Chris Czarnik, Award-Winning Author & Subject Matter Expert |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Networking and Exhibitor Visits |
| 2:10 – 3:10 p.m. | Becoming a Be Keeper, Dr. Katie P. Desiderio and Dr. Michael G. Frino, Wall St. Journal Bestselling Authors |
| 3:10 – 3:30 p.m. | MFG DAY Closing Remarks |
Keynote Speaker: Chris Czarnik
Author of Winning the War for Talent
Chris Czarnik is an author, coach, trainer, and subject matter expert on talent recruiting, engagement and retention in today’s environment. His career includes experience as a former military officer, human resource manager, career services manager and job search advisor. Chris has spent the last 20 years figuring out why people go to and leave organizations. As one of the most accomplished career coaches in the country, he has helped thousands of job seekers figure out how to identify organizations and jobs that are a great fit for them. His book Winning the War for Talent is used by more than 3,500 organizations across the country.
Afternoon Breakout Speakers: Katie Desiderio & Michael Frino
Authors of The Beekeeper: Pollinating Your Organization of Transformative Growth
Katie Desiderio and Michael Frino are the bestselling Wall Street Journal authors of The Beekeeper: Pollinating Your Organization for Transformative Growth. Along with her work as a professor of management and tenured faculty member at Moravian University, Katie is principal partner in Learning of Proximal Development, LLC, an authorized DiSC partner, specializing in leadership development and the advancement of performance through learning. Michael has over 20 years of professional experience working for Fortune 500 companies in sales, leadership and organizational development. Michael obtained his PhD in organizational learning and leadership in 2010 and embraces opportunities to help individuals, groups and organizations reach their peak potential. Both Katie and Michael enjoy helping organizations develop their most important assets – their people.